Senior RPG Programmer, Analyst

Fresche Solutions

. Lead the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of business-critical IBM i applications .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IBM i application development, including mastery of RPG and SQL, along with strong business acumen in distribution, manufacturing, finance, or insurance operations. Capable of leading technical teams and translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

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IBM i Application DevelopmentRPGLE MasteryDB2 Application ProgrammingAPI Integration ExperienceGit or SVN Experience

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Hard Skills

RPGSQLDB2RPGLEImpact AnalysisApplication TestingLegacy Application TransformationDatabase DesignService ProgramsModules

Soft Skills

Business AcumenCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

IBM iRDiEclipse-based IDEsGoAnywhereJSONXML

Industry Keywords

ERP SystemsDistribution OperationsManufacturing OperationsFinance OperationsInsurance Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQLSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of business-critical IBM i applications
Partner with clients to resolve application issues, uncover business needs, and deliver solutions across the full project lifecycle
Analyze, design, code, and test applications using all versions of RPG and SQL
Perform unit, integration, smoke, and other testing phases
Translate system architecture into documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Guide a small technical team when needed
Run code reviews for database and logic changes
Help transform legacy applications into scalable, modern ILE solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive, demonstrated experience on the IBM i (iSeries / AS/400) platform
Business acumen in distribution, manufacturing, finance, or insurance operations
Mastery across RPG forms, especially RPGLE, including free-form syntax and embedded SQL
Expert-level DB2 application programming and database design
Strong command of modules, service programs, and binding directories
Comfort with structured deployment and version control processes
Ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and developers
Experience with major IBM i ERP systems such as Infor LX, BPCS, Infor XA, MAPICS, PRMS, JDE, Frontier, or HFA
Familiarity with RDi or other Eclipse-based IDEs
Git or SVN experience in an IBM i environment
Experience with impact analysis tools
Integration experience with APIs, JSON, XML, and tools like GoAnywhere

Benefits

Comp & perks

Genuine flexibility
Remote work from anywhere in North America